Customer Reviews Dr. Martens Wonder Shoe Balsam 2.87 oz

Protect a new Shoe, or any shoe - I recently bought 2 new pair of quality leather clogs from Zappos. My investments are now protected with this easy to apply waterproofing balsam. But one set of my shoes was tan leather and this did darken it up alot, but it actually made it look great. I've been in snow and rain the December, and no water damage. I do recommend that after you fisrt apply it, leave you shoes alone for a few days to let the balsam cure into the leather. It would have been nice if there were more, or better instructions on color care included with the product.

Wonder Balsam - This wonder balm is great! It makes old shoes look new again. I use it on everything leather from shoes to purses to jackets. Just a small bit goes a long way. Thanks again.

Wonder Balsam - Docs look beautiful after applying the wonder balsam, however, it seems like I have to reapply it every time I wear my Docs.

It’s alright - It worked ok, but my Frye boots are still cracked. It seemed to brighten up and clean up my other worn in leather shoes. But the new Frye's that are dried out still seem to be stiff and dried out.

Overhyped! Adds some shine to the shoes, but so would almost any leather conditioner. The bottom line is that Leather needs regular conditioning, and any decent leather conditioner will do. This is a bit too expensive in my opinion.

Wonder Balsam - I think I bought this wax purely based on the wild reviews by other customers; however I'm not sure I see what's so amazing about it. After trying it the leather tested appeared the same as before, but was questionably softer. I'm hoping it has some invisible leather protection value but really there's no scientific way to test out my hypothesis.

Shoe cleaner - Other than shining my Dr. Martens it did not do what I needed it to do. I needed the smootches to come off and that is what I understood it did. Perhaps I misunderstood the description. However, it is a great shoe balm, it shined my docs wonderfully

Hmmm.... I tried this on my new Docs and it just sat on the surface without soaking in at all. I had to wipe it off the next morning. On my old greasy 1461's however it did a nice job shining them up and keeping the leather feeling supple. I can't therefore agree witht her eviewer who suggested this balsam to soften new Docs, but it is a nice, if pricey, polish.

Dr. Marten's 'Wonder Shoe Balsam - My daughter had purchased some of this previously. I had used it and was very impressed. Sadly this container doesn't see as effective as her original. The concept is great, but the execution is a little on the short side.

I was disappointed with the Dr. Martens Wonder Shoe Balsam. The product does repel water and liquid, but it made the leather on my Dr Martens shoes a lot darker. My shoes went from a medium brown to a semi-shiny dark brown (almost burgundy). Money down the drain.

Sticky icky - This does bring out the color in leather, but it leaves a gooey residue that can't be polished on most leathers. You try to buff it, and the finish gets dull and yucky. But if you don't buff it, it stays sticky and rubs off on your clothes, hands, sofa, car seat...everything. I did like how it deepened the color of a purse with very dry leather, but the end result was a purse I can't let touch my clothes. I tried to be careful not to use too much, but it only sinks in so far. Then if you try to wipe it off, that takes off the shine. YUCKY stuff.